Ask a Trucker

[Teacher Mark 53]

Joe,

How many 'trucker bombs' do you throw out the window daily?

LS

FINALLY! I was sure that would be the first question. Answer: ZERO. That really pisses me off (pun intended). I hate litterbugs. We have a bad enough reputation as it is. Do I pee in a jug sometimes? Yes. Do I dispose of it properly? Yes.

[Teacher Mark 53]

I was driving my Caddy from St. Paul to Wausau on Highway 29 during a major blizzard at night, top speed for me was 25 mph, the only thing I could see out of the windshield was white, could barely see the edge of the road.

But yet was passed by many semi's, at which time, could only see black as the snow kicked up completely blocked my headlamps where I had to come to a complete stop. So what's the deal, it is that added height? Their headlamps are the same as mine, but about a foot higher. How could these guys see where they were going?

I just got into a little "debate" with another driver the other night about the safest speed in the snow. You get used to driving in it though. You'll also see several "tracking" the lead. The problem with that is if the lead driver runs off the road the rest will follow right behind. The headlight on a semi are actually spaced a bit farther apart and higher also.

[Krikit 1,165]

ever been an iceroad trucker?

Monday night on the trip from Erie, Pa to Brampton, Ontario! It got a bit hairy on I-90.

I was on the same road with you that night! Holy mackerel. The I-90 in Erie was nothing but a sheet of ice. Scary freaking stuff.

Thanks for answering my question, Joe.

And yet you still haven't popped in to see me! I could have offered you safety from those wicked roads.

I promise to stop by Julez' house the next time I drive by.

Joe,

How many 'trucker bombs' do you throw out the window daily?

LS

FINALLY! I was sure that would be the first question. Answer: ZERO. That really pisses me off (pun intended). I hate litterbugs. We have a bad enough reputation as it is. Do I pee in a jug sometimes? Yes. Do I dispose of it properly? Yes.

Oh. I had no idea what that meant until you answered his question.

[Teacher Mark 53]

ever been an iceroad trucker?

Monday night on the trip from Erie, Pa to Brampton, Ontario! It got a bit hairy on I-90.

I was on the same road with you that night! Holy mackerel. The I-90 in Erie was nothing but a sheet of ice. Scary freaking stuff.

Thanks for answering my question, Joe.

And yet you still haven't popped in to see me! I could have offered you safety from those wicked roads.

I promise to stop by Julez' house the next time I drive by.

Joe,

How many 'trucker bombs' do you throw out the window daily?

LS

FINALLY! I was sure that would be the first question. Answer: ZERO. That really pisses me off (pun intended). I hate litterbugs. We have a bad enough reputation as it is. Do I pee in a jug sometimes? Yes. Do I dispose of it properly? Yes.

Oh. I had no idea what that meant until you answered his question.

Most don't know that and wouldn't understand until they were forced to do it. I'm not proud of it, but it is an unfortunate necessity sometimes.

[alienlovechild 75]

Why exactly are there so many jobs available in trucking and so few job seekers willing to take up the occupation.

For your next career you mentioned teaching English in Vietnam. I taught in Taiwan for 2 years and it was memorable but it was time to move on. I doubt you'd want to be a trucker in Vietnam after seeing some poorly maintained potholes with bits of road around them.

[LorriQ 0]

Something that always freaks me out a bit when I am making my road trips to the rents house is being honked at by truckers as I pass (yep confessed speeder here) - have t-tops and my 65lb dog in the passenger seat - always signal and stay in mirror range before making the pass, but it never fails - as soon as I get the nose of my car past the cab, the driver blows his horn and me and my dog jump outta our seats! Why do they do this to me???? Been wondering this for 15 years now......

Thanks!

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

Joe,

How many 'trucker bombs' do you throw out the window daily?

LS

FINALLY! I was sure that would be the first question. Answer: ZERO. That really pisses me off (pun intended). I hate litterbugs. We have a bad enough reputation as it is. Do I pee in a jug sometimes? Yes. Do I dispose of it properly? Yes.

LOL

I've pee'd in a jug before too. I throw nothing out my window. When I rode motorcycle I hated people that threw cigarette butts out the window.

[Teacher Mark 53]

Why exactly are there so many jobs available in trucking and so few job seekers willing to take up the occupation.

For your next career you mentioned teaching English in Vietnam. I taught in Taiwan for 2 years and it was memorable but it was time to move on. I doubt you'd want to be a trucker in Vietnam after seeing some poorly maintained potholes with bits of road around them.

The life is hell and the pay isn't great, but I wonder sometimes too. It's just not the job for everybody. Companies spend thousands trying to bring people in and then do everything they can to drive them out the door. There are things that they get way with, legally, that would never float in any other occupation. An example is mileage based pay. In a freight hauling job I may get a load that dispatch says is 1000 miles. After I run it the actual mileage is 1200. This is what is known as "Dispatch Miles" or "Short Miles". It's common.

I've been to Vietnam, so I've seen the roads and rigs that were obviously imported from here. NO THANK YOU! I'll make due with teaching if I feel the fit is right.

Something that always freaks me out a bit when I am making my road trips to the rents house is being honked at by truckers as I pass (yep confessed speeder here) - have t-tops and my 65lb dog in the passenger seat - always signal and stay in mirror range before making the pass, but it never fails - as soon as I get the nose of my car past the cab, the driver blows his horn and me and my dog jump outta our seats! Why do they do this to me???? Been wondering this for 15 years now......

Thanks!

I'm assuming you're not hard on the eyes!

Joe,

How many 'trucker bombs' do you throw out the window daily?

LS

FINALLY! I was sure that would be the first question. Answer: ZERO. That really pisses me off (pun intended). I hate litterbugs. We have a bad enough reputation as it is. Do I pee in a jug sometimes? Yes. Do I dispose of it properly? Yes.

LOL

I've pee'd in a jug before too. I throw nothing out my window. When I rode motorcycle I hated people that threw cigarette butts out the window.

I hate the cigarette thingy too!

[MrsCat 6]

Do most truckers take illicit drugs to stay awake on the road?

[MrsCat 6]

Do most truckers take illicit drugs to stay awake on the road?

Oh and if a woman is wearing a short skirt or low cut top can you see her panties or cleavage from up there?

[LorriQ 0]

Why exactly are there so many jobs available in trucking and so few job seekers willing to take up the occupation.

For your next career you mentioned teaching English in Vietnam. I taught in Taiwan for 2 years and it was memorable but it was time to move on. I doubt you'd want to be a trucker in Vietnam after seeing some poorly maintained potholes with bits of road around them.

The life is hell and the pay isn't great, but I wonder sometimes too. It's just not the job for everybody. Companies spend thousands trying to bring people in and then do everything they can to drive them out the door. There are things that they get way with, legally, that would never float in any other occupation. An example is mileage based pay. In a freight hauling job I may get a load that dispatch says is 1000 miles. After I run it the actual mileage is 1200. This is what is known as "Dispatch Miles" or "Short Miles". It's common.

I've been to Vietnam, so I've seen the roads and rigs that were obviously imported from here. NO THANK YOU! I'll make due with teaching if I feel the fit is right.

Something that always freaks me out a bit when I am making my road trips to the rents house is being honked at by truckers as I pass (yep confessed speeder here) - have t-tops and my 65lb dog in the passenger seat - always signal and stay in mirror range before making the pass, but it never fails - as soon as I get the nose of my car past the cab, the driver blows his horn and me and my dog jump outta our seats! Why do they do this to me???? Been wondering this for 15 years now......

Thanks!

I'm assuming you're not hard on the eyes!

Joe,

How many 'trucker bombs' do you throw out the window daily?

LS

FINALLY! I was sure that would be the first question. Answer: ZERO. That really pisses me off (pun intended). I hate litterbugs. We have a bad enough reputation as it is. Do I pee in a jug sometimes? Yes. Do I dispose of it properly? Yes.

LOL

I've pee'd in a jug before too. I throw nothing out my window. When I rode motorcycle I hated people that threw cigarette butts out the window.

I hate the cigarette thingy too!

Well, thank you! And I always thought it was my dog! LOL!

BTW - cigarette butts are litter too! Got enough of that on the roads! Use an ashtray or quit smoking!

[alienlovechild 75]

Are baseball caps and big buckles part of the unofficial trucker uniform?

Is it a myth that truckers know where all the good places to eat are?

[Saddle Bronc 124]

Do most truckers take illicit drugs to stay awake on the road?

Oh and if a woman is wearing a short skirt or low cut top can you see her panties or cleavage from up there?

That would depend on if she can see the lorry's mirrors

("if you can't see my mirrors, I can't see you")

[Ling Ling 22]

Thanks for making me late for my appointment....GREAT thread.

Going back to the first page...I can't believe anyone would be stupid enough to "Brake Check" a semi.

Tailgating a semi is equally as stupid....but at least you're only risking your life.

I remember being pissed off recently hearing about the friggin' moped rider that brake checked a garbage truck,

causing the fatal collision of a school bus full of kids.

People on mopeds violating any traffic law should just be shot. No questions asked, no trial needed.

[alienlovechild 75]

Do you have a "How's my driving?" sticker on your truck and has anybody ever had anything to say to your employer?